I Took A Workshop!

My day was so great! I spent the day with Sharon Barr and she and I chatted and had a blast! I don’t know if my abstracts will be wonderful but I am sure going to give it a whirl!
Come along and see what you learn too!
Sharon Barr
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[@paintingplantlady1003]

Thanks for this video, this is a sign for me to take classes because it's usually me instructing them for my community. Also tip: use black india ink for Waterproof mark making, it will not smudge. I use a bamboo stick for a loose look, it creates thin and also thick lines. Stay creative y'all ❤

[@jodimcfarland1280]

The words of creative wisdom between you two!!!!🎉❤😮

[@TheLisbethK]

All your gardens look stunning

[@juliaveenstraartist]

It’s a passion. But it’s about colour and computation after all!

[@tamaragrandart]

"Abstract work is never done". I love this quote of Sharon's! It's a great way to stay loose and not get too worried about whether a work in progress in close to completion or not. I like to think of each 'finished' painting of mine as containing a multitude of other painting possibilities! Thanks for a fun artist date video!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Hello Julia, new here and just subscribed. What an interesting video, and different. It was like my atrist friend and l, we talk back and forth about all things art with hints and tips its so fulfilling. I think you were brave to show a slight vulnerability and willingness to listen to Sharons critique and make changes, and film it as well. Thank you for sharing your experience. I will check out Sharons work. Thanks again from bonnie Scotland.......Alioban ❤

[@juliaveenstraartist]

@@alisonlyons4691 you are so welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving this great comment!

[@gwenritch]

So beautiful. Love the advice to stay off social media when creating…so true

[@dominiquehoward6914]

how long does it take for the oil sticks to dry, esp on the acrylic paints? this was the most fun and informative video to watch!!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Thank you! I don’t know yet! I have just started. Sharon said a month.

[@sharonbarrpaintings]

Depending on thickness 2 weeks to more! Maybe 1 month or more

[@DebWarner-uf1or]

What a great video with SO MANY great tips and tricks. You both are an inspiration. I am an abstract painter, and really appreciate Sharon's styling and procss. Great job!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

You are so welcome!

[@jessicaveganjessica2208]

This was really cool. One thing though, is that oil paint and turpentine are toxic, so, Julia, you really don't want to get it on you. In the video, you said you were covered with turpentine...you don't want to do that. Even just being around oil paint and turpentine (breathing the fumes) is hazardous. I remember my painting professor talking all about it when I got my BFA. So, what you could do is search for the non-toxic equivalents to use with your acrylic paint, if you would like the non-toxic route. You can mix various Liquitex or whatever brand you like, mediums and things in with your acrylic paint, that are non-toxic and help it act more like oils. You can use oil crayons (not the same as the oil sticks she was using)...you can get oil crayons that have the AP Seal, meaning they are certified non-toxic and are safe for even children to use. You can use Stabillo Woodies pencils and you can blend them and they're marvelous (Betty Franks uses them), they carry the AP Seal. Liquitex also makes nice acrylic paint markers that carry the AP Seal...they're super cool. Not everyone cares about the safety aspects of their paints and materials, but if you do, there are solutions, such as looking for the AP Seal and avoiding oils and turpentine.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Thank you for all these tips!

[@sevresblue]

OH, yes, that's why I had to stop using oils! But Acrylics are SO FUN and well suited to abstracts! I loved this video!~

[@Carol-ny2pp]

Can you give more details on the ‘lipsticks for painters’ please. What are they?

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Yep! www.rfpaints.com/pigment-sticks

[@sharonbarrpaintings]

R and F pigment sticks!

[@randywarner9177]

Turn the painting upside down, then paint as if new.

[@anafajardo4508]

Great video, as a hobbyist painter who loves painting portraits I find abstract difficult. Julia you have inspired me to venture outside my comfort zone and paint abstract. Love your videos

[@brandonmagnus4414]

Very informative. The R&F sticks seem like they'd be fun to experiment with, I can also see so much potential in your abstract work. I like how loose you are in them and it's cool how the diptych just emerged naturally

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Definitely! And want that fun?

[@Pattymelt415]

It would’ve been really nice for her to allow the master teacher to teach her things, but she seems to keep wanting to butt in and do the teaching herself.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Sorry you feel so! And “She” is me, Julia, and this is my KZbin channel. Are you lost?

[@Pattymelt415]

@@juliaveenstraartist of course I know this is your channel.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

@@Pattymelt415 oh. I didn’t know who you were talking to when you referred to me as she. Also your comment wasn’t very nice. Saying someone is butting in isn’t really kind. Maybe you thought I couldn’t read it? I wasn’t sure of your motivation. I always wonder why people feel free to write stuff like you did.

[@marypartridge5154]

The red painting the blues and greens dont go. Sometimes I feel its better to stick to realism. As I think there are few that can do abstract but many can do realism. Gerard Richter Marlene Dumas Cecily Brown.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

But it’s the fun of the attempt!

[@annrubino6252]

Much thanks for sharing this day, Julia. I feel you benefited from the collaboration in that sometimes we just need a respected colleague to acknowledge what we already know. I am wondering if you don't think you could obtain equally fine results sticking with acrylics. My take-away from Sharon was primarily to keep your early layers thin and don't be in a rush to cover every inch of canvas. Sometimes I end up being thwarted by early texture that works against later flow.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

I totally agree! And maybe I could get there with acrylics but I feel I need the new medium to not limit myself with what I know already. Does that make sense?

[@annrubino6252]

@@juliaveenstraartist Absolutely, Julia. I admire your will to always explore. Who knows, your muse can be just around the next corner.

[@juliechristybourg2758]

AMAZING!!!Thank you so much, what an amazing opportunity for us to hear and share in thought process of you guys!!! For me this is how I learn and what’s been missing in my art journey (the nuances of piers) and don’t often get the opportunity for this type of learning ! This was so valuable,Thank You for sharing!❤️

[@MargieSonnenburg]

Thanks so much for sharing this experience with us!! It's so inspiring to see you step out of your comfort zone and explore new artistic avenues. There's so much to learn and try. It's so helpful to hear both of your thought processes. I hope you continue to take us along on this abstract adventure of yours. Thanks so much, Julia. Appreciate all of your helpful tips and encouragement.

[@johnandersen7902]

Great video showing many tips and tricks, thanks for sharing. I have a Question: If you use Oil Sticks over Acrylic and later decide you want to paint acrylic on top, won't the acrylic paint peel off?

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Yes. You can’t do that. Only oil over acrylic.

[@sharonbarrpaintings]

Yes! You cannot paint with acrylic on top of oil

[@DeniseLush]

Hi, I live in Ontario Canada and would love it if you could list the Canadian shopping places for art supplies that were mentioned in the video. I have a hard time finding things where I live and usually have to resort to ordering from the big place you didn't want to mention. 😂 Thanks so much. I do love your art!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Hello! www.deserres.ca/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADKRW25IUeiycUobgFmjFr24bdBGR&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJUDHIIsV9HfPzu5Ni7vD-aNYHXaRY2nWG9W0cZUcNTE4QN0uIkcwwBoCxT0QAvD_BwE

[@juliaveenstraartist]

I will find out the other from Sharon!

[@paisleypeacock1001]

​@@juliaveenstraartistI'm in Buffalo NY. I don't know if they ship to Canada but Jerry's Artarama and Blick have great prices on R&F sticks (not to be confused with R&F Encaustic pigments) and Winsor & Newton oil paints. I'm so excited to watch this journey. 👏👏😊

[@DeniseLush]

@@juliaveenstraartist Thanks so much!!!

[@tamiwood9642]

Super fun. Thank you for sharing. May i ask, is this a paid consultation? Or just friendly mentorship? Love you gals 😊

[@barbandsarge]

I don't get abstract lol

[@astridglodek3099]

Thank you for sharing this learning experience Julia. I may attempt an abstract again. I’ve done a few and have 3 of them hanging in my home. Where I live is rural dairy country and very very few people are interested in abstracts. But on occasion I just desire to set myself free and go with color and composition , marks and drips. Splatters and more. I have a ball and yes, it can be very messy but the result is worth it. I’ve been curious about the R and F pigment sticks which I understand one can paint an entire painting with. The colors are rich and thick but I think it would be very expensive to do so. As accents: great idea. Thanks again Julia.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

You are so welcome!

[@paisleypeacock1001]

Great video! I love Betty Franks and Andrea Garvey too. R&F pigment sticks are addictive!! I just started using oil paint this year and I love them!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

I cannot wait to get them!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Can’t wait to try them more.

[@susanwarrilow3054]

Love how you are branching out Julia. Do you ever allow people to come to your studio and watch you paint?

[@juliaveenstraartist]

No. I don’t really think I could. I wouldn’t be able to zone in.

[@lpaone01]

Abstract art is a form of wasted paint, resulting from a deficit of inspiration.

[@Mzkittychen]

Great video i have learnt a few things. Love this and your videos. Gorgeous gardens

[@ritavindedzis]

Hi Julia. Great video. Fun and informative. I'm loving your abstract journey. Hi Sharon.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

I'm so glad!

[@velvetbees]

I love how you are exploring abstracts! I love your mastery of color and look forward to seeing you in this new genre.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

I have to take over a wall in my husband’s garage! He will be thrilled!

[@dianecharest8365]

Your abstracts are pretty good. I've. Even trying for a year now and it's not easy.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

If you keep going I will too!

[@sevresblue]

A good abstract is much harder than a good representational painting. Don't give up~

[@dianecharest8365]

​@@sevresbluethank you.

[@shellienoyes100]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@sevresblue]

I love your garden! I hope you had so much fun at your workshop! I take abstract workshops and also teach them and there is NOTHING more fun! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing!

[@planetwarrior9980]

If what you pant gives you joy that's all that matters but don't expect to change the World with your art because it won't.

[@aquacommelina]

Super fun!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Thanks for watching!

[@17reasons.27]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but I'm excited to see the abstract workshop. The hostas in your garden are absolutely beautiful by the way.

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Thank you so much!

[@swash333]

Love love love the diptych! Great colab video - so much learning to open up. Your abstracts would also make great carpets!

[@juliaveenstraartist]

Fun idea!

[@rocki__maa7549]

You might like to use intense blocks for mark making I hear they are lightfast once dry if you make marks and wet then let it dry it stays from what I understand

[@rocki__maa7549]

I meant inktense blocks 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😊

[@Sandra23599]

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